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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bow101 on March 11, 2012, 08:47:20 pm

Title: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: bow101 on March 11, 2012, 08:47:20 pm

I did a search on arrow rests but, what I'm looking for is photos to get an idea on what they look like.
My bow is little on the narrow side to carve out for a dedicated arrow rest.

I'm either thinking wood or heavy-thick-leather...!

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: gstoneberg on March 11, 2012, 09:03:45 pm

Mine are typically built up with cork.  I almost never cut in a rest.  I've also done floppy rests.  Here are some examples:

Floppy rest:
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6005/5967924291_2f8ebf9cb3_z.jpg)

Cork rest:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5060/5575576731_88d7a12033_z.jpg)


Cork rest and handle:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6802873934_da2af58b53_z.jpg)

George

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: osage outlaw on March 11, 2012, 09:16:17 pm

I prefer a sort of floppy rest.  I don't cut a shelf in, I dish the area out and then build a little wedge of leather and then glue a floppy piece over it.  I'll try to find a picture of what I'm talking about.

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: bow101 on March 11, 2012, 09:22:57 pm

Wood or heavy leather is what I'm after I do want a Floppy.

Quote from: osage outlaw on March 11, 2012, 09:16:17 pm

I prefer a sort of floppy rest.  I don't cut a shelf in, I dish the area out and then build a little wedge of leather and then glue a floppy piece over it.  I'll try to find a picture of what I'm talking about.

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on March 11, 2012, 09:49:38 pm

Golf tee arrow rests look pretty promising, haven't made one yEt though

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: Fred Arnold on March 11, 2012, 09:55:06 pm

I'm working on a bow, it'll be my 1st and i was thinking of using a dew claw over a patch of leather.
Anyone know if it would crack or deteriorate?

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: osage outlaw on March 11, 2012, 10:42:46 pm

Here is a good picture of the type of rests I like to make.  The floppy piece  rests on my nuckle when I shoot.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10661.jpg)

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: kentowl on March 11, 2012, 11:04:43 pm

Here's an arrow rest I made for my finger - works on all bows. The bow is a sycamore-ash mollegabet with angled handle to bring arrow closer to center, and let wrist take comfortable position without excessive bow cant.

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: Weylin on March 12, 2012, 02:22:00 am

I really like the golf tee rests. here is a bow that I did that has one. (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN4819.jpg)

Title: Re: Self bow arrow rests
Post by: bubby on March 12, 2012, 02:47:53 am

i dont normally use one but this is a nice style, especially if your not gonna wrap the handle, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/blade004-4.jpg)